>> this is "al jazeera." >> welcome to the news hour. it is good to have you here with us. coming up on this program, history in the making. south korea gets its first female president. thousands turn out for her swearing in. >> anger and pessimist mism in italy -- pesimism in italy. >> protests in the west bank after a prisoner dies in israeli

custody. palestinians say he was tortured. fidel castro makes a rare public appearance in cuba despite the concerns he plans to retire. and red carpet ready. hollywood's biggest name for the most unpredictable oscars in the earth. >> we begin in south korea for the inauguration of the country's first female president has gun in seoul. you're looking at live pictures in the ceremony. there's increasing tension with north korea as she begins a five-year term. she'll also have to deal with the economic worries as the gap between the rich and the poor in south korea grows larger. harry foster is live in the capital. harry, what's been happening there?

>> well, just many the last couple of minutes, pa krving enay has arrived here. as you can see tens of thousands have gathered here to watch her inauguration. it's standing room only. the national anthem is about to be played. she will pledge allegiance to the country. she will also take the oath of office in which she will say that she will faithfully execute the duties of president, pursuing the peaceful beautification of the homeland. she'll give her inaugural address setting out the policy goals and the kind of president she wants to be before heading back towards the blue house. the president stopping by to meet presidents along the way and she's full of engagements and the prime minister and the national security advisor of the

united states to major inaugural balls. and she will go to bed as president of this country. >> what's likely to come out of that inaugural address in >> she will be setting out a number of things. i guess one of the key things that she will have to address is north korea. she has been throughout her campaign and even since that it's important to engage with north korea despite the rocket launch and the nuclear tests. she waits for unification to happen. you have to engage in a prock active manner. how she approaches north korea. other countries will have to respond as well. she will take a strong deterrent line and strong defense. it will be much more difficult with nuclear tests very recent

and north korea pledging to do a second and third measure of greater intensity, they said. that's been seen as a second and third nuclear test. the major thing she campaigned on was the major situation here in south korea. she will talk about demock cra tiization. -- democratization. that was a major part of her election campaign. >> harry, she comes to the help of fanfare as the first female president and also because of who she is. there seems to be much excitement including psy one of the most famous pop artists who performed for her. tell us about her popularity and what kind of reception she's getting. >> she got more than 50% which itself is a coup in terms of south korean elections. she beats out the opposition

which looked to be making a late charge towards victory in the week since her popularity has fallen to the lowest on record for an incoming inaugural president. they were assessing her performance during her transition period and she was struggling to a point. she will in fact take office without any appointed and any approved cap net. -- cab net. she is a very interesting figure. she is is the daughter of the former dictator. she stepped into the roll vated by her late mother when she was killed by an assassin's bullet. she had as very young woman take a very high profile roll. she's remembered fondly for

that. remember that period is one of economic advancements and they remember her duty do her country. but there are also feel that she should have disassociated more from her father's political roll. there's complexity there. she is an establishment figure. but she does take positions which aren't establishment prepositions on north korea. she's very difficult from her spread saysor. she's taking -- from her predecessor. her father allowed these dime corporations to spring up. he promoted them. they've been seen as taking too much of the fruits of this economy. she's trying, she says, to rain them in. >> well, it's an i election that could shape the future of

italy's economy. tough economic reforms are dividing voters. jonah has the report from rome. >> after 15 months of unelected government by nonpoliticians, it's time to turn democracy back on in italy. it's a prospect not everyone is excited by. attempting a comeback the master of comebacks silvio berlusconi getting a taste of public anger. significant popular and political proposition makes a berlusconi return to government unlikely. >> i think there will be other elections and it will be worse than this one. there will be more protests an i see instability for the next

three years. >> we hope for us, for our children for the future, we are better off but there are other who are behind us we hope. >> interim government of technocrats led by professor mario monty may have played a part from bringing him back to the economic brink but in doing so it brought the country back to austerity prolonging its worse recession in years. they are looking for the poll situations to solve their problems. -- politicians to solve their problems. the opponent looks to win a shaky majority despite pledging to press ahead with austerity. he has also said to pursue growth. but it's power potentially curtailed on a colorful cast of

characters. ♪ >> in perhaps predictable fashion, berlusconi has already broken the silence imposed on politicians in election time. >> here in italy they attacked me with bunga bunga. it was sham and desperation based on nothing. in fact, nothing came of it. >> some may be won over by that. others will be enticed by the anti-establishment, anti-everything appeal of a comedian with no experience in politics whatsoever. in italy today, that is his greatest strength. jonah holt, "al jazeera," naples. >> cuba's president has been given a second five-year term by the country's national assembly. but he said he won't stand again. his brother fidel castro made a

rare public appearance for just the second time in almost seven years. we're following those from venezuela. >> out with the old and in with the new. that was the clear message from cuba's nearly 82-year-old president raul castro as he was sworn in for his second and five-year term. the most significant announcement at all, out is machado ventura an 82-year-old veteran of the cuban revolution and in is miguel diaz canel. he's only 22 years old, very young. and the first vice president is key. this is theperson would take over if raul castro would not be able to complete his feet year term. so interestingly raul castro is saying that it is time not to cling to power.

in fact, there should be age limits placed on people who are in key public positions, even though he his main brother castro control the positions here in this country. one thing that raul country is not saying is that there will not be any political change in his country. >> i feel the honor over pro siding over the council of state and government. it's important to reiterate which has been set twice. i was in the elected president to restore capitalism in cuba nor to hand over the revolution. not to destroy it. raul castro who is an admirer of the chinese political system seems to transform his pear which is something that is not from the communist party. there have been violent protests.

israel said arafat -- died of a heart attack, well the palestinian authority said there is evidenced. >> on saturday he did, six days after being sent to an israeli jail. jeal allowed the heat to attend the autopsy on sunday. he has signs of torture, on his face, back and the right side of his body are obvious. >> it is clear that arafat subjected us to this and which led to his death. it is undeniable that israel's version of events is made up. >> arafat was married with to children. his wife is expecting another baby. >> he was not complaining about

anything at all. he was a healthy young man. only 30 years of age. jarred felt unwell after eating lumple and then died of a heart attack. they say he was a young man in good health. and they don't believe he died of natural causes. dozens of palestinians demonstrated against his death. they have been fighting with the israeli army for the last few days. there are also protestors in the midtary bank in the state. and to around 3,00 and started a four-day hunger strike. this includes this person.

he hasn't eaten for more than 200 days. the israeli government has released this statement. >> during the autopsy no illness was found. two bleedings were absorbed in the muscle. one in the shoulder and the other one in interests. something that indicates me the hesitation attempts. nothing can determine the cause of death at this point. >> people in arafat's village say they just want to truth. nicole, "al jazeera." >> protestors in bulgaria want manage political change. plus -- >> rehearsting ahead of the election. can a final debate change voters, mine. and david beckham make

long-awaited debut. >> afghanistan's president has given u.s. forces to two weeks from wra from the central polished. they they work with the established troops. and the way -- [speaking foreign language] >> the armed forces of the atlantic republican of afghanistan is obliged to get all these other goups. go in the -- and to bring to justice in order to save lives the property or my province. on the presence of foreign troops there there has been

fights against taliban. after 20 years of fighting the republic of congo have moved to peace. they will try to end the conflict. we have this report from goma in eastern congo. >> for decades regional meddling has let to complex. neighbors states, desperate to ben it from its fast natural resources. this is supposed to see an end to that. they have agreed to reform government institutions as well as the army and police. >> we vigorously commit ourselves. you need to represent our obligations. and we wish that all the signatures do the same. so the framework is too vague. it is not clear how much power

bodies like the u.n. will have to make sure leaders stick to their word. >> it's been on the political level some discussions between the different governments involved. and people at the grass roots levt are not hurt. the rebel group that is grown in power, building almost a state within a state but its own government and tax collection of taxes. knew power to fight the rebels. the force would be backed up by intelligence collected by unmanned aerial trend. it could take months for that enter veppings is -- intervention. the united nations, he thinks that m-23 could make another

attempt to make goma. on the outskirts tens of thousands of people are living in tracks. she washes people's clothes. just buy tweet potato for her children. [speaking foreign language] >> we don't know anything about piece. that ha always been for the big leaders to decide. the only thing we know how to do is run. the democratic republic of congo is one of the most reflected countries in the world. but the people remain resilient. they just need a hell process that could help them reconduct it. algal zeera doha. >> malian army said that it is turning time-out be tougher than expected. he's seen this clash of womans in a mownous area.

-- major town area. >> there have been a massive power of failure in pakistan. cities including carache were affected. it -- they were put on high alert during the black out. there have been more strikes and protests in bangladesh. >> it's a protest against a protest. they have the nainlwide strike -- main streak strikes. they are leading a campaign in favor of capital punishment. [speaking foreign language] this is a strike for all the muslims in the world.

but i can guarantee they're not against the muslims. try religious protests. at least four people were killed. a protest led by the blog verse been held for nearly three weeks. they do want their freedom. the tro zestors was set up as a secular state. >> i believe the celebration warrant it. i believe that the people who killed millions of people during 1975 has to be tried. i believe in the party -- and all of its other forces

>> she said government condone inside. no problem ganda. the problem lipe lines in the fact that most of those acused of war crimes are associated with lely jouse party. sbr the government is drib ratly targeting the opposition. >> a new conservative president's next month. 57% of the vote in the presidential run off line. he said these are foreign don errings. they have to be in place by the end of marriage. that's less than four weeks after the new government takes control. the protest against high frule.

this days come. people are demanding even more change. >> thousands turned out on the streets of the capital sophia. but there was a nationwide protest. people across the country raising their voices against widespread complex and the reisting cuts are living in this improv reshed land. we're now the fourth country in europe because all those years have been dropped. and no money had been beginning to to people. >> the little money you should wamp them. mafia calling for them to step on. the government is silent. well, citizens of this country and we want a major footage. we don't do want this kind of

democracy. >> and they're voices are being heard. pass street protest led to the resignation. forced to step down. and anger fueled by outrage and the corruption and agree the resignation unless he has done little. listen to the outrange shared by the people. >> benedict 2 6:00 is -- 85-year-old pontiff stepped down earlier this week. and paul brennan has the report. pope benedict lances over his blessing and laid wit significance. twone an audience of -- the pope

offered reassurance. the pope wants me to dedicate myself more to prayer or meditation. he said -- it is so that i may continue to serve wit love. but in a manner more appropriate. for his decision to resign. well -- it was surprising. something new. will we all have a little of fear, a little bit of surprise. wow, you know? why? >> but that hasn't prevented feverishness fed yeah. uncovered evidence of cooperation and sexual blackmail

within the vat began. the >>s are top secret. no one's easy seen it. there are journalists think it's speck lar. it's going to of course, fill the vacuum we heard reports of a gay lobby we heard reports of all these things. obviously things he decided to resign. there are calling for the cardinals before they i elect the officials. . that's the process. >> we for closed it. , by the time will have to express in full little bittary. off and on 35. he's completely false. his surprise resignation has

bought me one for the webb. thousands have been garyed whore in legacy. it will remain his final public appearance will be on wednesday at st. tth peterses. pal bren non, alga degree bope. they are trying to top the countries for taking part and to desiped the next pope. inappropriate way. he rejects those a bations and goes back 33 year years. it's been only representative. onkerry begins his first official yor trip over's. we'll tell you more about his

agenda after the break. plus, more bad wetter. we'll bring you the latest on tornados and in the southwest. this this strug but details.

>> hello again, you are with "al jazeera." south korea's first female president has taken her oath of office. she called on all of minority korea to abandon its nuclear ambitions immediately. >> italy has to choose between four candidates but tough economic reforms. >> former president fidel castro accompanied his brother to the general assembly on a surprise visit. it's getting more on our top story.

john is the professor at john c. university. he joins us via skype from loele. i'd like to start off with the -- new president's stance on north. he's the also made it clear that she wants to pursue a policy and engagement. how do you think that's going to work. >> well, it's going to be difficult. north korea is notoriously difficult country to engage. but that was something that she campaigned on, you know, there's expectations among the south korean populace that she do something to reverse it whatever the pastor has gotten worse an worse. so there's a great deal of pressure. he wants her to be back on the road of some kind of

reconciliation. she has met kim john ung. many are saying that she likes specifics and how she plans to bring north korea in normalized relaxes. do you agree with that. were i was in that movie recertainly. the fact that that he's already made the trip. so when she saysly engage the north koreans. she knows they can back that up in practice before. the issue of her not having sperblingts, i think we hall wait and see. the best way to renair the companyen tell the world world about it. with north korean and through that dialogue, figure out what are the shortstop steps or what is the long term.

speaking of her popularity herself. you're one of the most important to performing and how is she views? she has kite an interesting history. she's the daughter of a dictator. she's seen tush late crimes. welcome. they're not as a female friend. but it's someone a family with a very strong bond to south korea. >> it was a very close elect. but there was a divisive company. that said, mason and their sickle is. as far as when it comes to issue like the relationship between north korea and the relationships with japan and china. i think hibrals too -- they are

giving her the ben hoping that she could move forward on this issue. it's a very politically i can vided for the country. >> ok. thank you very much. good to speak to you. this your watching the inauguration of them. this is the first female president of south korea. she is now going to start taking the helm there. an interesting point is the fact that she was born in north korea. analysts are -- do want to see movement towards moment liesing -- this is an august ration of

the celebration of the first female president. >> presidential hopeful in kenya are preparing for the finle del televised event. i'll be discussing pornsome si, the economy and land rights. it's a country where many cast their ballots from their tribal lines. >> a voter casts his ballot for kenya's next president. it's a choice between mangos an president. >> this is a bewildering six tier election. as we enter the last week of the campaign, the candidates preparing for their last two weeks encounter. two weeks ago i think i told you about that one of the leading

candidates aqumed -- the bank doesn't open until the next one. i also believe that he doesn't immediate to show up. many people are influenced by. they may have appreciated it. . >> politics is being so much personality. one of the issues to be tackled is the question of land. the debate will cover up topics, but landra may have a central problem with politics. it's also a problem for this man. his family is one of the biggest neighs in the air. they will defend all of these elements. he isn't there. the political clash is also the len hope. o base useful types of large.

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>> hello, again. you are watching "al jazeera." it is now time for today's sports. and for that here's jo. >> david beckham has made his long anticipated debut as a sub. despite his brief appearance

just having him in the squad. it's set to boost the pro 10 of the team. >> it was one of the most wildly anticipated debuts of the season soo far. david beckham making an appearance in the 1976 minutes for his team. at 37, beckham is one of the holdest players in the french league. and as experted started on the bench. but it was clear he was the man many have come to see. he's appearance from the pitch accompanied by a chance of his name. beckham's opponent to the leaders of the french league surprised some. s the clearly a. his ever move had had been watched carefully. it is former club a.l. glaxry.

they're likely to do the sun. these par -- it's david beckham. it's the class of football. it's huge. >> it will attract quite a few women and on the bids zide, it will sewn sures. to we'll have to see. but i think his career is behind him. >> this match though paris said they're the biggest rival keeps them 2 him. he is still one of biggest names. he is he was on the star of the nigh. >> beckham has until the end of the season to make his mark. an keep his dream alive was

becoming the first english women. she was the subject of race sys term outs. >> they have a lead tight until their sight, the opponents have their allegations. she never look like repeating that thrault you've entered. with defenders stephane elect steiner. two more goals followed in the second half. they went 7 exnt clear -- the rnr.

he was up against. a land had just beaten barcelona. they found out what she was wearing with the opener. while only some inspired goal keeping prevented him from adding a second. the italian was taunted by his former team. but he kept his composure in the match. the equalizer. the match finished 1-1. which means it's on the way to enter. . in space of that i thought they would stay espanol. 12-points behind barcelona.

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